2,486 coaches in 2016-17 is target of ICF Chennai

The Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai, is targeting a record production of 2,486 coaches for the current year 2016-17 and has plans to produce 404 Linke Hofmann Busch coaches during the year. In 2015-16, ICF had manufactured 2,005 coaches, which is 300 coaches more compared to the previous year. It has manufactured over 700 stainless steel coaches, which have around 35 years of life compared to the 25-year lifespan of ordinary coaches.